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Civilian Casualties Surge as Junta Strafes, Bombs and Rockets Ahead of Myanmar Poll
Airstrikes in Sagaing reportedly kill over two dozen civilians in three days as regime troops push to retake territory before election.
Facebook, YouTube Take Down Myanmar Junta Propaganda Accounts
Rights group Justice for Myanmar deals the regime a heavy blow by persuading social media companies to remove key misinformation channels.
Interview: What Is the New Spring Revolution Alliance?
The SRA gathers a broad spectrum of smaller armed resistance groups under one umbrella independent of the shadow National Unity Government. The Irrawaddy talked to its spokesman Khun Bedu.
Sumatra transportation access gradually restored, minister says
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno said transportation access in several flood- and ...
Across the country, students, political activists, and members of the public stage marches, blockades and demonstrations, demanding justice for Sharif Osman Hadi
Danantara raises 1,000 volunteers for Sumatra disaster response
Indonesias investment management agency, Danantara, has dispatched 1,000 volunteers to districts and cities in ...
Pacific Prime Donates USD 5,400 (PHP 318,886) to Earthquake Victims in Northern Cebu
-Pacific Primehas successfully led an emergency relief mission to support victims of themagnitude 6.9 ...
Indonesia agencies seal pact to strengthen cyber security
Indonesias cyber security agency and the state planning ministry on Thursday signed a five-year ...
Min Aung Hlaings Upside-Down World
In his graduation speech at the military academy, the commander-in-chief celebrated 70 years of graft, brutality and abject failure, argue our editors in this weeks discussion.
Police confirm suspected bomb near GKPS church contains no explosives
Police in Bandung, West Java, have confirmed that a suspicious object discovered Friday morning outside a church was a ...
Parents in India devastated as children with thalassemia test HIV positive
The five cases in Madhya Pradesh state come weeks after a similar incident was reported in Jharkhand state.
Sumatra disaster-hit areas enter recovery transition, minister says
Several disaster-hit districts and cities across Indonesias Sumatra have entered a transitional emergency ...
Bandung Police investigate suspected bomb near GKPS church
Police investigated an object suspected to be a bomb discovered outside the GKPS Church in the Baranangsiang shophouse ...
Bangladesh: Sharif Osman Hadi dies after shooting; Dhaka sees arson, media offices attacked
Guwahati: Sharif Osman Hadi, a central figure of Bangladeshs July Uprising and convener of the Inqilab Moncho, died on Thursday, December 18, 2025, while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Singapore. He had sustained gunshot injuries in an attack last week and remained on life support for six days before succumbing to his wounds. Chief [] The post Bangladesh: Sharif Osman Hadi dies after shooting; Dhaka sees arson, media offices attacked appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Agri Ministry, Bapanas among top aid contributors to flood-hit Aceh
Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf expressed his appreciation to the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Food Agency ...
Watch: Yunus urges the public to remain calm as protests turn violent after Sharif Osman Hadis death
Violent protests erupted across parts of Bangladesh following the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in the movement that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hadi was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka and later died while undergoing treatment in Singapore. Authorities have launched an investigation as the chief adviser urged calm and announced a one-day state mourning.
Indonesia migrant worker placements top 2025 target
Indonesias overseas worker placements exceeded their 2025 target, topping 286,000 by mid-December, ...
No room for food price manipulators as stocks grow: Minister
Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman has warned business actors against manipulating food commodity ...
Minister encourages fathers' involvement for children's resilience
Minister of Population and Family Development Wihaji encouraged fathers' involvement in parenting and ...
Indonesian govt offers 900 cheap food packages to online taxi drivers
The Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs, in collaboration with state-run logistics company Bulog, offered 900 ...
Bangladesh tense and in mourning after radical leader Hadi dies in Singapore hospital
Dhaka erupted with the news of the demise of Sharif Osman Hadi with thousands of his followers gathering at the capitals central neighbourhoods chanting slogans
Indonesian govt sends 101,000 clothing items to Aceh flood victims
The Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs has prepared around 101,000 pieces of decent clothing for residents affected by ...
Ministries collaborate to digitize national cultural heritage
The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) and the Ministry of Culture (Kemenbud) are collaborating to ...
The 20th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series has culminated in spectacular style at its Grand ...
Spritzer MerryLand Returns This Year-End, Bringing Magical Festive Cheer to Taiping
Spritzer EcoPark invites visitors to experience the festive charm of Spritzer MerryLand, as the park transforms ...
Who was Sharif Osman Hadi radical group leader whose death has brought protests to Dhaka
Sharif Osman Hadi, and his outfit Inquilab Mancha, had emerged as key figures in the July-August 2024 uprising in the country that had eventually led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina
Violence in Bangladesh after wounded youth leader Hadi's death; media houses set on fire | LIVE
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus vows to bring those involved in this brutal murder to justice quickly; urges for peace
Private jet crashes at North Carolina airport; ex-NASCAR driver Greg Briffle among 7 killed
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the plane had just taken off when it turned back to land before crashing
Liminal Report Reveals the Edge Banks Need to Capture the $16T Tokenized Asset Market
-Liminal Custody, wallet infrastructure and custody technology leader, today released amajor strategic ...
Violence breaks out in Bangladesh after death of youth protest leader
Sharif Osman Hadi was a prominent figure in the movement that ousted former prime minister Sheik Hasina.
Govt to start building permanent homes for Sumatra flood survivors
The Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Minister Maruarar Sirait said construction of permanent homes for ...
The panel says New Delhi could end up losing the strategic space in Dhaka without necessary recalibration
Thailand carries out more airstrikes on Cambodia as deadly border conflict flares
Thailand has conducted more airstrikes on Cambodia, targeting a warehouse storing rockets
Land access to central Aceh reopens after flood, landslide damage
The land route to disaster-affected central areas of Aceh is now passable for vehicles, the National Disaster ...
Ukrainian drone attacks kill 3 in Russia's Rostov
Ukraine has been stepping up nightly drone raids deep inside Russian territory, targeting energy infrastructure that Moscow relies on to fund its offensive
BNPB accelerates temporary housing for Sumatra disaster victims
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) is accelerating the construction of temporary housing for disaster ...
SATRIA satellite assists communication recovery in Sumatra: Minister
Indonesia has accelerated the restoration of communication services for communities hit by floods and landslides in ...
RI Govt follows up on finding of Indonesians with leprosy in Romania
Indonesias Health Ministry is coordinating with the Bali Health Office to follow up on a leprosy case involving ...
Indonesia tax revenue shows improvement in November 2025
Indonesias tax revenue performance improved in November 2025 compared with October, signaling a gradual recovery ...
Deposed Nepal PM Oli gets re-elected as CPN-UML chair for third term
Ousted PM K.P. Sharma Oli secured 1,663 votes against his opponent Ishwor Pokharel, who received 584 votes, according to party sources
Indonesian govt provides trauma healing for flood survivors in Padang
Indonesia's Ministry of Human Rights is assisting flood survivors in Padang City, West Sumatra, through ...
KAI boosts rail safety, security for year-end holiday travel
State railway operator PT KAI has taken extra measures to ensure railway safety during the Christmas and New Year ...
Sumatra post-flood: Handling in parallel with environmental recovery
The transition of emergency response operations for flood and landslide disasters in North Sumatra has proceeded in ...
Indonesia warns online scams threaten regional security
Indonesia has warned that online scams pose a human security crisis and a regional threat that requires coordinated ...
Indonesia brings 14.7 mln micro enterprises into formal economy
The Indonesian government recorded that 14.7 million informal micro enterprises entered the formal sector in 2025, ...
Forestry Ministry opens health post for disaster victims in Agam
The Ministry of Forestry has opened a health post to serve residents affected by hydrometeorological disasters in the ...
Indonesia formalises 14.6 mln micro enterprises in 2025 drive
Indonesia formalised 14.6 million micro enterprises in 2025 as part of a government drive to raise productivity, ...
Tourism Ministry publishes new sustainable tourism journal
Indonesias Tourism Ministry has released the latest edition of the Indonesian Tourism Journal (JKI), Volume 19 ...
China says arms trade with Cambodia, Thailand unrelated to border conflict
We hope relevant parties will refrain from making subjective speculation and malicious hype, says Chinese Ministry
Norway Parliament Probes Telenor for Handover of Myanmar Opposition Data
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi among thousands reportedly exposed to regime crackdown during telecom giants chaotic exit after coup.
Indonesia unveils diving directory to boost sustainable marine tourism
Indonesia has launched a comprehensive national diving guide aimed at promoting safe, high-quality and sustainable ...
U.S. military says strike on alleged drug boat kills four in eastern Pacific
U.S. Southern Command stated on social media that the vessel was operated by narco-terrorists along a known trafficking route
Indonesia opens door to global investment in AI development
Indonesia is open to all initiatives to develop emerging technology industries, including artificial intelligence (AI), ...
Young Mandalay Activist Brutally Arrested Over Anti-Election Protest
Fears grow for the life and safety of 24-year-old Htet Myat Aung, who had a bounty on his head for leading non-violent protests against the military regime since the coup.
Jakarta builds 267 micro parks in drive for greener global city
Jakarta has begun developing 267 urban micro parks across neighborhoods to improve air quality, reduce extreme heat and ...
iQIYI Scream Night 2025 Spotlights Creative Excellence and Industry Momentum
On December 6,iQIYI,China'sleading online entertainment platform, hosted its annual Scream Night ...
Hong Kong'smost iconic shopping mall, Harbour City is excited to partner with the acclaimed Thai ...
IIJ Launches Enhanced Safous Security Assessment With Expanded Attack Surface Monitoring
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ,TSEPrime: 3774) today announced the launch of an enhanced version of ...
Indonesia wins dragon boat gold, silver at SEA Games Thailand 2025
Indonesia's dragon boat team claimed gold and silver medals at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand after ...
First Grid-Forming BESS to Support South Australia's Clean Energy Transition
Sungrow, the leading global PV inverter and energy storage system provider, marked the official commencement of ...
Human Stories From Myanmars Cold War Frontier
Wen-Chin Chang traces the lives of migrants, spies and guerrillas who shaped the hidden history of the China-Myanmar border region.
Mandalay Resistance Caught in Claws of Myanmar Junta Pincer
Regime troops are closing in on Singu town, one of the last remaining resistance strongholds in Mandalay Region.
ARKANCE to Launch BIMLOGIQ - A New AI-Powered Extension to Its AEC Tech Stack Offering
Global AEC digital transformation leader ARKANCE today announced a partnership with BIMLOGIQ - a powerful new addition ...
West Sumatra prioritizes temporary housing after floods: minister
The construction of temporary housing for disaster-affected residents has become a priority in West Sumatra as part of ...
BRIN deploys satellite imagery to speed disaster response in Sumatra
Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is supplying satellite imagery to accelerate disaster ...
Prabowo inspects Bailey bridge as disaster recovery continues
President Prabowo Subianto inspected construction of a Bailey bridge in Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra, on Thursday, ...
ANRI traces Indonesia's capital relocation from Jakarta to Nusantara
The National Archives (ANRI) is tracing the trail of the national capitals relocation from Jakarta to Nusantara ...
Prabowo samples fried rice with evacuees at W Sumatra's Agam shelter
President Prabowo Subianto shared a simple breakfast of fried rice with evacuees and soldiers at a disaster shelter in ...
Prabowo targets one-month completion of temporary housing in W Sumatra
President Prabowo Subianto aims to complete the temporary housing for disaster-affected residents in Salareh Aia ...
Nusantara will serve as Indonesia's political capital by 2028: OIKN
Indonesia Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN)has confirmed that the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) in East ...
Prabowo tells flood evacuees in West Sumatra: You are not alone
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reassured flood evacuees in Salareh Aia Village, Agam District, West Sumatra, ...
WEPACK 2026 Set for Shenzhen with Eight Concurrent Shows and 120,000 sqm Exhibition Space
The global packaging industry's flagship event,WEPACK World Expo of Packaging Industry 2026, will take place ...
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns
India's foreign ministry has conveyed its concerns about the actions of extremist elements in Dhaka.
Australias Bondi beach shooting: Alleged shooters holed up in hotel during Philippines visit
The Akrams largely kept to themselves and they werent approachable like other foreigners, said Angelica Ytang, a night desk manager
Ecuadorian police say football player Mario Pineida has been shot dead in an apparent attack
Ecuador is expected to have its most violent year on record with more than 9,000 homicides, according to the Ecuadorian Observatory of Organized Crime
President inspects temporary housing for flood victims in West Sumatra
President Prabowo Subianto inspected the construction of temporary housing for flash flood victims at the football ...
Understanding China: Chinain the Eyes of the Young International Short Video Screening and ...
BNPB begins building temporary housing for flood victims in Aceh
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) announced the commencement of temporary housing for flood victims in ...
What the Juntas Escalating Attacks on Rakhine State Tell Us
This week our editors discuss the regimes calculated attacks on civilian targetslike the hospital massacre in Mrauk-Uto instill terror in the population of Myanmar.
Prabowo inspects flood recovery in West Sumatra during fourth visit
President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday morning embarked on the tour to inspect post-disaster recovery in three ...
Indonesia to fast-track 8,200 free meal kitchens by 2026
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is preparing an accelerated scheme to build 8,200 Nutrition Fulfillment Service ...
U.S. House passes ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The bill, sponsored by right-wing firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene, was approved by 216 votes to 211 and now heads to the Senate, where its fate is less certain
Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized U.S. oil assets after calling for 'blockade'
U.S. oil companies dominated Venezuela's petroleum industry until the country's leaders moved to nationalise the sector, first in the 1970s and again in the 21st century under Mr. Maduro and his predecessor, Hugo Chve
Netanyahu approves $35 billion natural gas export deal to Egypt, biggest in Israeli history
The gas will be delivered to Egypt over the next 15 years by U.S. energy giant Chevron, a key owner of the gas field off Israel's coast in the Mediterranean Sea.
India v SA T20 abandoned because of 'excessive fog'
The fourth T20 between India and South Africa is abandoned on Wednesday because of excessive fog at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Watch: Trump expands U.S. travel ban, adding five more countries and tighter entry rules
The decision follows the arrest of an Afghan national suspect in the shooting of two National Guard troops over Thanksgiving weekend; the administration also fully restricted travel on people with Palestinian-Authority-issued travel documents
Minister affirms East Java transport readiness for year-end holidays
Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has affirmed the readiness of land transportation in East Java ahead of the ...
Govt acquires Hajj village hotel in Mecca to support 4,383 pilgrims
The Indonesian government has acquired a hotel in the Tahrir area with a total of 1,461 rooms spread across three ...
Indonesia conducts intensive lobbying for Hajj Village : Roeslani
Minister of Investment and Downstreaming Rosan Roeslani revealed that Indonesia has conducted intensive lobbying ...
Pakistans IMF Program is Buying Time. Markets Want To Know What Comes Next.
Pakistan has stabilized under the latest IMF program. But can it break the crisis-bailout cycle once and for all?
